Obituaries

Jun 8, 2022

Donnie Lee Tanner, of Hartford, was born on Aug. 28, 1937 in Bradford, Ark., the son of Carl and Madeline (Roberson) Tanner.

Donnie passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, at the age of 84.

On April 15, 2000, Donnie was united in marriage to Oneeta Grimsley....

Jun 2, 2022

Barbara Jeanne Olds, 97, of Hartford, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Timbers in Dowagiac.

Her life began July 10, 1924, the only child of John M. and Mildred Sholl. Barbara graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago, Ill. She married Lawrence E. Olds, in Chicago, in 1947. They met at Paw Paw Lake...

May 24, 2022

Marjorie Lucille Wolfe, 75, of Hartford transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Marjorie was born in 1946, in Hartford to William Franklin Wolverton and Mattie (Mitchell) Wolverton. She attended Hartford Public Schools, and later, while raising her children, worked for the school as a bus driver for 26 years. She took pride as...

May 11, 2022

Tracy Lee Callahan of Keeler Township was born on Sept. 2, 1972, in Watervliet, the daughter of Bob Crosby and Laura Shirley. Tracy passed away at Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the age of 49.

Tracy was an avid fisher women who also enjoyed baking chocolate candies, doing funny things...

May 5, 2022

Jasper Clouse Jr., was born Oct. 7, 1963, in Shelbyville, Ind., the son of Jasper and Florence (Hensley) Clouse.

Jasper passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at his home.

Jasper loved the outdoors especially when he was either fishing or hunting. He also loved working on cars.

Jasper leaves behind to...

May 3, 2022

Rachel P. Perez was born Feb. 22, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Ralph and Guadalupe Perez. Rachel passed away at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

Rachel helped her husband with his construction business for many years.

Rachel is survived by her husband, Joe M. Perez:...

May 1, 2022

Kristin Lee Fuller, 41, of Covert Township, was born on March 22, 1981 to John and Debra (Tackett) Fuller. She passed away suddenly Sunday, May 1, 2022, at her home.

Kristin graduated from Covert High School and went on to work at the Coloma Harding’s for years eventually becoming manager of the deli. She loved music (Tupac),...

Apr 29, 2022

Sylvia Jean Hall was born Oct. 4, 1945, in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Bert Sr. and Geraldine (Day) Sturgeon. Sylvia passed away, at the age of 76, at her home in Coloma, on Friday, April 29, 2022.

Sylvia was a care giver for the elderly, taking care of numerous patients. She was a long time member of...

Apr 24, 2022

Carliss Allen McNew, 78, of Coloma passed away suddenly Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Carliss was born Feb. 7, 1944, in Kennett, Mo., the son of George and Marion (Palmer) McNew, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Jack McNew.

Carliss is survived by three daughters, Krystal Hash...

Apr 21, 2022

Frances Juanita Bisnett was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Coloma. She was the daughter of Stanley and Josephine (Peach) Suwarske. Frances passed away at A Place Called Home in Stevensville on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at the age of 94.

Frances was a loving mother and just loved her grandchildren dearly. She was formerly employed by Joe...

Apr 6, 2022

Robert Melvin Moore, age 87, of Hartford, Mich., passed away April 6, 2022, at Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie Moore; children, Roberta (Dan) Durso of Florida and David (Ann) Moore of North Carolina; sister, Clara Demske of Coloma; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great grandchild....

Mar 29, 2022

Bonnie Lee Boyer was born April 6, 1933, and lived the first 18 years of her life in New Troy, Mich. She married Norman Lyle Boyer, Jr., on July 7, 1951, and moved to the family farm in Lawrence, Mich. There, she raised four children. She delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, rarely missing a school...

Mar 28, 2022

Peter John Stromeyer, 64, of Hartford passed away suddenly March 28, 2022, at his home.

Peter was born Jan. 5, 1958, in South Haven, the son of Steve Sr., and Margaret (Wild) Stromeyer, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing was a brother, Hank Stromeyer.

Peter was formerly employed as...

Mar 27, 2022

Ruth Marie Frazier, 97, of Hartford passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Ely Manor in Allegan, Mich.

Ruth was born April 28, 1924, in Bangor Township, the daughter of Walter and Etta (Clinard) Smith, both of whom precede her in passing. Also preceding her in passing are her late husband, Glenn Frazier; a daughter, Sharon Zordan;...

Mar 26, 2022

Richard Loyd Page was born on April 13, 1951, in Benton Harbor, the son of James and Donna (Martin) Page. He passed away at the age of 70, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at Juniper Home in Watervliet.

Richard was the brother of Debra (Robert) Owens, of Niles, and Linda Barber, of Watervliet. He is also survived...

Mar 25, 2022

Mary Ann Birmele, 95, of Hartford passed away to her heavenly home, on Friday, March 25, 2022, at her home.

Mary Ann was born on Aug. 27, 1926, in Calhoun County, to Paul and Augusta (Goodrich) Bodine. She was the second in a family of five children.

Mary attended Otsego Public Schools and graduated from...

Mar 23, 2022

Beverly Annette Wesaw, of Coloma passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the age of 63, at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center, in St. Joseph, after a brave battle with sudden illness.

Bev had an utmost pride for her lineage and was very proud to be a member of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. Beverly...

Mar 12, 2022

Thomas John Gaborik of Hartford passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the young age of 47, at Spectrum Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., after a hard fought battle with pneumonia.

Thomas was born in St. Joseph, to John and Donna (Riley) Gaborik on Nov. 19, 1974. He resided in Hartford until the age of...

Mar 3, 2022

Linda Louise Barker DeLoach was born in McDougal, Ark., on April 29, 1942, the daughter of Lennie A. and Vivian (Wells) Barker.

Linda, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully in her home on March 4, 2022, at the age of 79.

Linda loved her family more than life. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Mar 2, 2022

Eugene (Gene) Carr went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 2, at the age of 97. He was born July 22, 1924, in Hinckley, Ill., to Archie and Wilhelmina (Troeger) Carr, the fifth of 15 kids. The family moved to Michigan in 1937.

He married the love of his life, Helen Wright, in 1946, and they...